Shree Krishna Shrestha

Shree Krishna Shrestha (Nepali: श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ; April 19, 1967 – August 10, 2014) was a Nepalese actor and producer known for his work in Nepali cinema. One of the most popular and celebrated stars of Nepali Cinema, Shrestha is renowned for his talents as an actor and dancer and was one of the highest-earning actors in Nepali cinema history.

Shree Krishna Shrestha
श्रीकृष्ण श्रेष्ठ
Shrestha in his film Gorkhali, released in 2000
Born
Shree Krishna Shrestha

(1967-12-30)30 December 1967
Sindhupalchowk, Nepal
Died10 August 2014(2014-08-10) (aged 47)
New Delhi, India[1]
Other namesAbhishek
Occupations
Years active1991–2014
Spouse
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(m. 2014)​
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Shrestha made his acting debut with Bhumari, which was successful in box office. Since then he has worked in commercially successful films like Maiti, Bar Pipal, Aafno Manche, Gorkhali, A Mero Hajur, Upakar, Sukha Dukha etc..and record-breaking all-time blockbusters, Hami Tin Bhai, Kaha Bhetiyela and Kohinoor.[3] [4]He was also the producer of the later two.His movie Kohinoor broke all the records at the box office and was recorded as Highest grossing nepali movie of all time and the first Nepali movie to cross 100 million Neplease Rupees. It's record was broken after 2 years later by movie Chhakka Panja[5] [6] [7]

Personal life

Shree Krishna Shrestha married Shweta Khadka in July 2014. They met when she made her film debut in Kaha Bhetiyela (2008), a film which he produced. The two had been in a relationship for a long time when they married on July 7, 2014.[2]

Illness and death

Shrestha and his wife Shweta Khadka travelled to India shortly after their marriage, where his health began to decline. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and bone cancer. He died at the age of 47 in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi,[8][9] on 10 August 2014 at 5am local time.[10][11][12] Thousands of people participated in the funeral proceeding in Kathmandu. He was given a national honor by the Nepal Government. Many personalities of Nepal, including the prime minister of Nepal, expressed their deep condolences to him.[1]

Partial filmography
Year Film Role Notes
1989Bhumari
1992 Kasam
1994Jhajhalko
Truck Driver
1995Jali Rumal
Rajamati
1996Garib
Nirmaya
Gothalo
1997 Guru Chela
1999Aafanta
2000 Gorkhali
Bar Pipal
Gorkhali
2001Maiti
Dharti
Yestai Huncha Pirati
Afno Manche
2002Unko Samjhanama
Sukha DukhaAbishek
A Mero HajurAbishek
2004 Hami Tin Bhai
Jeevan Rekha
2005Prem Yudha
Ajambari NataAakash
Pahuna
2006Bharosa
2007 Nata RagatkoPritam thakur
2008Kaha BhetiyelaAbishekAlso produced it.
2010 Ram BalaramRam
2011Hamro Maya Juni Juni LaiDev
Shriman ShrimateeRajesh
2013Subhakamana
2014 KohinoorAbhishek Kharel (Babu)Also produced it, and it was his last film.

References
  1. "Actor Shrestha cremated with state honours". The Kathmandu Post. August 11, 2014. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  2. "श्रीकृष्णले रंगाए स्वेताको सिउँदो (फोटो फिचरसहित)". Online Khabar (in Nepali). Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  3. "Shree Krishna Shrestha". Lens Nepal. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  4. "Nepal & NepaliShri Krishna Shrestha – Nepali actor, producer". Nepal & Nepali. November 1, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  5. Editor, Juksun (January 27, 2022). "Top 10 Highest Grossing Nepali Movies of All Time". Juksun. Retrieved August 3, 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. "Popular Actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  7. "Sri Krishna Shrestha's KOHINOOR". Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  8. "Popular actor Shree Krishna Shrestha no more". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  9. Gurung, Anand (August 11, 2014). "Pneumonia takes away Kollywood actor Shrestha". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  10. "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive tomorrow". Kantipur Publications. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014.
  11. "Actor Shrestha's body to arrive Kathmandu tomorrow". The Himalayan Times. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014.
  12. "Nepali actor Shree Krishna Shrestha passes away". Business Standard. August 10, 2014. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022.
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